Matamata 23 Jan 2026
GOING: H(8)
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ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES 1100m Track: HEAVY 8 Out 8m |
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A genuine tempo likely from the youngsters. COOL IN COMMAND (2) was sent out as a hot favourite on debut at Te Aroha off the back of an easy trial win at Avondale, and failed to fire a shot, finishing last of the 6 runners. He was reported to have not handled the heavy track that day, so on a firmer surface, he can bounce back and win this. Follow your money. JUSTIN CASE (1) was put aside for a short break after finishing a bold runner-up on debut at Pukekohe in the spring. He was to the fore at the trials before that, and in a small field here, he will be hard to hold out. STATE OF VALOUR (4) cruised home when winning his only public trial, but failed on debut at Avondale, finishing at the rear of a 5-horse field. He raced greenly that day and should be a lot more settled this time. Stick with him. Can win. BRAMITO (5) is worth consideration if the money comes for him on debut. SUGGESTED PLAY: Cool In Command to make amends and win this.
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JUSTIN CASE
KRIS SHAILER 2YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG J G BEATSON & WAIKATO STUD LTD Resuming after a break; only one run when 2nd of 7 at Pukekohe on November 8 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Speed Demon with 56kg at $6. Can go on with it. |
4 SAM WEATHERLEY |
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COOL IN COMMAND
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON 2YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG TE AKAU COOL RULES RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM) Was well-supported at debut, ran last in a small field at Te Aroha on January 3 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 20 len behind State The Obvious carrying 57.5kg at $2.10. Open to improvement. Big improver and expected to go well. |
3 O P BOSSON |
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NAVY LAD
DANIEL MILLER 2YO BAY COLT 57.0KG THE OAKS STUD At debut, second last in a small field at Te Aroha on January 3 over 1000m, in the wet; 17 len behind State The Obvious carrying 57.5kg at $8.40. Promising type who is in the mix. |
2 V A COLGAN |
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STATE OF VALOUR
CHAD ORMSBY 2YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG CAMBRIDGE STUD LIMITED Resuming after a break; only one run when ran last in a small field at Avondale on October 8 over 1000m, in the wet; 9 len behind With A Vengeance with 57kg at $2.20. Solid top-three chance. |
1 TAYLA MITCHELL |
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BRAMITO
PAUL RICHARDS 2YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG J W & MRS S D DUELL On debut. Two-year-old gelding by Hello Youmzain out of Passito. At the most recent trial finished fourth on December 9 at Pukekohe over 800m. Makes debut on home track so is not to be underestimated first time out. |
2 C J GRYLLS |
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SWORD OF PEACE
KURTIS PERTAB 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG MRS R A CARTER & B KENDALL First starter by Sword Of State out of L'acclamation. Finished third in an Avondale trial December 16. Recent trial at Avondale was encouraging enough so respect any betting activity. |
6 MASAHIRO HASHIZUME |
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